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10 iconic Finnish items you can find at the airport

Article published

4.8.2015 at 06:00

At Helsinki Airport you can see, feel, and taste Finnishness. We’ve put together a list for passengers on the lookout for all things Finnish.

1. Moomins

The Moomins are fictional characters created by Finnish author and artist Tove Jansson. The lives and adventures of the Moomin family and their friends are described in novels and comics, and they decorate dishes and towels, for instance.

6. The sauna

7. Snow

In Lapland, the skiing season runs from November to late spring, You can reach six separate destinations in Lapland from Helsinki Airport in no time, landing right in the middle of the action.

At the airport, we can create a summery atmosphere on the runway even in the middle of the winter in mere 10 minutes. At the peak of the snowy season, you can spot all nine snow-blowing vehicles cleaning the runway, side by side.

9. The Finnish flag

Finnair's aeroplanes feature a modified version of the Finnish flag on their tail. The white colour symbolises snow, and the blue refers to our many waterways. Come admire the takeoffs and landings at the airport.

P.S. Did you know that Finnair's fleet includes two Airbuses bearing Marimekko's famous Poppy design? Moreover, all Finnair aircraft use 'Marimekko for Finnair' dinnerware and textiles.

10. Nature

Nature is an important element for Finns. Examples of Finnish animals and plants are displayed in our baggage claim area, listed as one of the top 10 airport innovations worldwide. The installation is by Finnish designer Stefan Lindfors.